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Gods and Goddesses

The Creation of Mankind

The HerosThe Myths-

True or False

Vocabulary Wild Card

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This god ruled the underworld, which later was named for him. He was the god of wealth, and was married to Persephone.

Hades

This goddess was both the wife and the sister of Zeus. She was

the protector of marriage.

Hera

This goddess had no mother, but was the daughter of Zeus. She sprang from his head. Her

symbol was the owl, and she was the goddess of wisdom.

Athena

This Titan is responsible for giving animals all of their special “gifts,” or special characteristics.

Epimetheus

Also known as Diana, this goddess was Apollo’s twin

sister. She was the goddess of the hunt and the protector of

youth.

Artemis

Why does mythology exist?

To explain the unknown reasons behind how the world

works

List the three sets of “children” for Oranos/Uranus and

Gaea/Gaia.

hecatonchires & titans & cyclops

What did Uranus do with his first two sets of children, and why?

imprisoned because they were too ugly

How were the Olympians able to defeat the Titans?

they release the hecatonchires & titans & cyclops and

Epimetheus & Prometheus fought with Olympians

How did Zeus and his siblings decide how each would rule

the universe?

rolled dice or drew straws

Who was Hercules’ father?

Zeus

What two gods/goddesses helped Perseus achieve his

task?

Hermes and Athena

Instead of sailing to Athens to meet his father, Theseus chooses to walk. Why?

He wants to be like Hercules/ prove valor

Why is Medea willing to help Jason?

She fell in love with him

What are the five gifts Perseus gets in order to kill Medusa?

Magic wallet Cap of invisibility

Bronze shield Sword

Winged sandals

Persephone’s mother controls the seasons.

True

Pandora was sent as a punishment for Epimetheus’

action of giving all the gifts to the animals.

False

Eurydice dies at the hands of a hunter.

False

Echo is a nymph of Hera’s who plays music to entertain Hera.

True

Zeus and Hera travel to earth in human form, asking for

food and shelter

False

a society in which females, especially mothers, have the

central roles of political leadership, moral authority, and

control of property.

Matriarchal

Arete

Skill or talent that a hero possesses

A universally understood symbol, term, or pattern of behavior, a prototype upon

which others are copied, patterned, or emulated.

Archetypes are often used in myths and storytelling across

different cultures.

Archetype

A deadly weakness in spite of overall strength, that can

actually or potentially lead to downfall.

Achilles Heel

Egotism, vanity, conceit, or simple selfishness

Narcissism

This Titan stole fire from the gods and gave it to mankind. It

was also his job to create mankind.

Prometheus

What was Perseus’ destiny?

To one day kill his grandfather

What is Theseus’ quest?

Find father/slay Minotaur

What creature brought up Jason?

Chiron or the centaur

Why did Hercules have to do his 12 labors?

Forgiveness for killing wife and children

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